MMT Blog
MMT Chats: Lessons in Simulation
This mechanical engineer has a passion for simulation because he has spent most of his career working in injection molding and truly sees the value of detecting problems early in the design phase of a project.
WatchA Multi-Metal Additive Approach to Optical Quality Molds
Researchers propose a new approach to producing mold inserts with optical surface quality and no degradation using electroforming, thermal spray, and selective laser melting.
Read More2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member Robert Graup
The 2020-2023 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of 12 industry professionals. Here's one of them.
Read MoreMoldmaking Breaks Out of Prolonged Contraction for First Month Since COVID-19
July Index reading exceeds 50 on expanding new orders.
Read MoreMold Builder Tools Up to Produce 10,000+ Ear Protectors
Since learning how Westminster Tool was embracing change, leading and communicating during COVID-19 a few months ago, I found out that they tooled up to support their local community with ear protectors too.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Quickly Managing Design Changes Amidst COVID-19
MoldMaking Technology’s Christina Fuges chats with Xcentric Mold & Engineering to learn about the team’s role in a domestic supply chain initiative to meet the demand for personal protective equipment.
WatchFive-Axis Hard Milling Improves Electrode Accuracy
Fully automated, high-speed hard milling centers saved moldmaker time, money, handwork, allowed wider-range of EDM burns to be achieved.
Read MoreUsing Mold Release Agents to Maintain Mold Care
Running with this month’s sourcing guide, including today’s focus on mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment, MMT presents a deeper dive into some mold release agent suppliers and products.
Read More2020 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Maintenance, Repair & Surface Treatment
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is a comprehensive guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services with 11 sections, including Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment.
Read More2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member James Jergens
The 2020-2023 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of 12 industry professionals. Here's one of them.
Read More2020 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Inspection/Measurement
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is a comprehensive guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services with 11 sections, including Inspection/Measurement.
Read MoreMMT Chats: New Quick Response Shield Design Was a Labor of Purpose for This Wisconsin Mold Builder
Stellar Mold teamed up with another local Wisconsin company (Spartek Inc.) to be a part of the fight against COVID-19 and both worked to design and manufacture a new quick response face shield.
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